Banksman

Manoeuvring and reversing vehicles on site is a major cause of workplace accidents and can lead to serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Employing a properly trained Banksman reduces the risk of potentially costly accidents and helps the employer comply with health and safety legislation. There must be a safe system of work that ensures the Banksman and driver are using standard signals, so that they are easily understood, and that the driver knows to stop the vehicle immediately if the Banksman disappears from view.

The programme

This practical half-day course is carried out at the employer's premises for up to 3 learners at a time. Learners will be taught the correct techniques to perform Banksman duties effectively, safely and legally.

Benefits to the employer and the learner

The course is proven to reduce accident rates that could involve injury to staff and damage to goods and property.

Employers can also demonstrate that they have met their duty of care under health and safety legislation.

Course content

Understanding the roles of the driver and the Banksman in reversing operations

The potential causes and resulting costs of accidents

Areas of danger for reversing vehicles on the site

Legal duties (Health & Safety at Work Act)

Action checklists

Vehicle manoeuvring activities

Using the HSE Guide Notes HSG136 standard code of signals

Physical measures and exclusion zones

Opportunities for further development

Other courses that provide complementary skill sets include:

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling

These courses will help to benefit both learners and employers.

Course Dates

Please call us on 0800 389 5283 or send us your enquiry via our online form

Factfile

Success rate: 100%

Code: BANK

Aimed at: Anyone who is responsible for assisting in the manoeuvring, reversing and loading/unloading of vehicles.